Who are the biggest supporters of Religious Freedom/First Amendment Rights: Christians, Muslims, or Atheists?

Answer 1

I would have to think it's Christians

Answer 2

By a process of elimination--

I would say, one, not Muslims, as they call for freedom to practice THEIR religion, but not do not allow others freedom of religion (it is often argued that the more conservative Muslims, the Sunnis, are more opened minded, but while they arent violent per say, if you look at ANY Muslim nation, sunni or shiite, the country is pretty much 99% Muslim, which leads me to believe that there is no room for freedom of religion in the Muslim faith)

so it's between Christianity and atheism.

Atheists, I would say, seam to be the strongest--no the loudest-- advocates of the first amendment, and certainly appear to be the biggest supporters. They fight so hard in favor of separation of church and state. Yet separation of church and state and the first amendment are BY NO MEANS the same thing. In fact, separation of church and state, pushed to an extreme, does the EXACT OPPOSITE of what its meant to do. It takes away from freedom of religion. Here's one example. Why arent children aloud to pray in public schools? Because of the first ammednment?? NO! Banning PERSONAL prayer in a government school is a violation of the first amendment. Children aren't aloud to pray in public schools because it violates the separation of church and state motto. My point is, atheists are the strongest advocates of seperation of church and state, which, though often seen as going hand in hand with the first ammendment, is something entirely different.

That leaves only Christians, but to be fair, let's examine how they support the first amendment as well.

Throughout history, Christians have been some of the worst offenders of religious freedom--The crusades, the way Christianity was forced on the Indians, etc. But I assume you are talking about the world NOW, b/c the whole concept of freedom of religion is relatively exclusive to the past few centuries. By those terms, Christians, I believe, would be strongest supporters of freedom of religion. Most Christians support freedom of religion.they can get touchy when the government takes stands against public displays of the Bible, etc., However I wouldnt say that the Bible being displayed on government property violates freedom of religion. Just b/c you read a verse on a plaque somewhere doesnt mean you'll believe it.

Freedom of religion is the freedom to examine everything, and then to chose.

Christians evangelize, fight for the "under God" part of the pledge of allegience to stay in (and other things of that type), yet none of these FORCE anyone to believe ANYTHING. Nor do any of these things prevent someone from practicing their own religion, unless it is of their own free will.

Thats my conclusion, if you follow it.

Hope it helps.

Answer 3

Greetings! My opinion is that Atheists show the support of religious freedom.

Christianity is far and above the majority Faith in the US. The basic belief is that the forefathers were Christian (a factoid that can be easily challenged), so EVERYONE needs to be Christian.The fundamentalists tend to interpret Religious freedom as choosing between, say, the Methodist church on one part of town vs. the Baptist church in the other part of town. If you choose not to believe in Christianity, then you are encouraged to LEAVE town.

Islamic believers enjoy the freedom of religion, as do Atheists who enjoy the right whether or not to celebrate religion.

Atheists tend to lead the fight because of their minority status. The bill of rights was not designed for the majority, but rather for the individuals who have differing ideas or philosophies. Thank you for that question. Take care.

Answer 4

Atheists, as the only uniting feature is the lack of belief in God or gods.

Other groups tend to have connections with biased ideologies and moralities; thus, they are MORE LIKELY to break the First Amendment rights.

Please note that I say more likely, not "always going."

Answer 5

Wow, that is a hard one. It is hard to find someone who is really a supporter. Most just want to be free to express their view and not have to listen to anyone elses. Lots of christians don't want evolution in public schools, lots of atheists don't want any religious talk in schools, I can't speak for muslims because I don't know enough about the religion/culture.

If I had to choose...I would choose...anyone who is strong enough in their beliefs that they don't need to tear down other's faith and they feel comfortable discussing questions about their faith. So basically...everyone who is open-minded and not ignorant.

Answer 6

Atheists. They're concerned about ALL freedom. Believers are only interested in their own "freedom" of religion/speech. (Meaning--no one else but them having a say.)
Atheists stand up against mandatory prayer in schools, but they also stand up for a person's personal right to pray on their own if they wish, for whatever religion they are. The Christians that are fighting the issue fight only to keep Christian prayer in schools, or the Christian idea of "Creation" in the science classes. You don't ever hear them defending the idea of Muslim prayer in schools, or the Native American idea of "Creation" in science classes.

Answer 7

I support Religious Freedom.....it's one of the things that sets the USA apart from other countries.

I'm an Atheist.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

my vote goes for atheists in the true sence of religious freedom and first amendments rights. how ever the chrsitians seem to have abuse of that amendment sewn up

Answer 10

Atheists of course. Christians want there own god to be the god of our country. Muslims just want to take over the world and take us back to 700ad.

Answer 11

do you know the purpose of freedom of religion was to prevent the christians from torturing and burning or hanging their opposers?